Botafogo RJ vs Nautico tips and predictions

Botafogo RJ looking hard to oppose

On 41 Serie B points, third placed Botafogo RJ host eigth placed Nautico. The visitors will be looking to close the gap. Will they be adding to their 35 points?

The hosts have registered 9 wins in their last 11 matches while the visitors have been defeated in 6 of their last 9 matches. They don't have the tools to manufacture many opportunities here.

There's been a lot of excited rhetoric surrounding the home side's defence. Credit where it's due; these have been effective tactics and they've not been giving things away without a fight. They've only let in 4 goals in their last 11 games. When opportunities have presented themselves, the visitors have looked underwhelming. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 10 matches. Despite these stats suggesting they are struggling to find form, if Nautico come out motivated, then all bets are off. Although those could be famous last words.

Botafogo RJ have won 5 of the last 7 fixtures between these sides.

Most previews are saying that only one side is likely to score during a match that plays out on Botafogo RJ's terms. It doesn't look like the bet of the day but the Yes BTTS bet could be a lively side bet.